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I was just offered a serving job by the owner of Havana Blue and Lotus (yay!) and he said that most likely, once I'm down on the island in Sept., I will be able to pick where I want to work. I know I have a lot of factors to consider, like the fact that they're on different parts of the island, etc, but I just wanted some feedback from you guys on your opinions of the restaurants if you've been there, because I haven't actually been to either one of them. Thanks.
Katie
Posted : August 16, 2007 9:42 pm
I've only been to Havana Blue & it's really good & worth the expense, IMO. You'd probably do well at either place. Good luck!
Posted : August 16, 2007 10:06 pm
I've eaten at Lotus and it was great.
Posted : August 17, 2007 5:06 am
Haven't tried Lotus but I've been to Havana Blue three times. It was very good each time. Definitely one of the better restaurants I've been to on STT.
Posted : August 17, 2007 9:12 am
I prefer Lotus. I think HB has more business though.
RL
Posted : August 17, 2007 12:42 pm
You should also see if you can take a peek at their menus. I have not been to Lotus, but HB was pretty pricey--food and cocktails. Ostensibly, the higher the bill the greater your 15-25% will be.
Posted : August 22, 2007 8:40 pm
I have known people who have worked at both places and I believe those who worked at HB made more money. Lotus is not inexpensive, but there are more small plates so you may have guests who do not order a full dinner. I would say your avg check would be higher at HB. That being said, HB is more fine dining (by island standards) and Lotus is a bit more relaxed in that sense. Like you mentioned, they are on opposite ends of the island. Both are great places to work, so it really depends on what you want in a job and where you will be living. You might ask to work a few shifts at both locations and decide for yourself.
Posted : August 23, 2007 12:47 pm
Something that hasn't been mentioned is that HB is located at the Marriott Frenchman's Reef, which enjoys a high occupancy and a fairly affluent clientele. Lotus is in Red Hook, in the marina, which is close to the east end resorts, like the Ritz. However, it is not "on property". HB could never be classified as hotel food, and the guests at the Marriott and the locals know that.
I agree with Liz. It really is more about where you live. Lotus is more accessible if you don't have a car when you first get here. Another good idea was to observe both places. The folks that own these restaurants run a really good operation. You'll be fine either way.
BTW, I prefer Lotus because it is more of a neighborhood spot, and I always see people I know. The food is great in both places.
Posted : August 23, 2007 2:46 pm
